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Accused can't be denied access to documents forming part of chargesheet: SC

The Supreme Court has said that an accused cannot be denied access to documents forming part of the chargesheet as withholding them could seriously prejudice their right to a fair trial. The observations came from a bench of Justices J K Maheshwari and A S Chandurkar, which directed that a typed copy of some "highly confidential" documents be provided to retired Major General V K Singh, who is facing prosecution in a case lodged in 2007 under the provisions of the Official Secrets Act, 1923. The bench noted it was not the CBI's case that documents sought by Singh, who was also a former RAW official, were not relevant for the purpose of trial, and the only objection taken by the prosecution was that they were "highly confidential for the purpose of national security" and if its copies were supplied, there were chances that those may come out in the public domain. "It is trite law that an accused cannot be denied access to documents forming part of the chargesheet, including those fro

Advertising curbs risk weakening broadcasters in a changed market

As of December 2025, the number of homes with cable & satellite TV was down to 100 million, according to estimates

How Hindware-Google verdict could rewrite digital strategy for India Inc

Experts sat the Delhi High Court's Hindware ruling could reshape customer acquisition, platform dependence, brand protection and digital growth strategies across India Inc

The Hindware-Google row: Invisible keywords, visible consequences

The Delhi High Court's ruling against Google in the Hindware trademark dispute could alter how keyword advertising, trademark rights and platform liability are viewed in India

Delhi HC recognises right to be forgotten, lays down masking guidelines

The Delhi High Court said names and identifying details may be masked in online court records while preserving the substance and evidentiary value of judgments

Delhi HC ruling on Google keyword ads may reshape online advertising

The court ordered Google to pay damages of $31,600 in a ruling issued on May 22 by the Delhi High Court, which businesses have since been responding to

Delhi High Court rejects Pernod Ricard plea to sell liquor in Delhi

The Delhi High Court dismissed Pernod Ricard's challenge to the denial of an L-1 wholesale liquor licence, citing pending criminal proceedings under excise rules

Delhi High Court upholds Trai's cap for TV ads at 12 minutes per hour

The High Court ruled that TRAI acted within its statutory powers and that the advertising cap strikes a balance between broadcasters' commercial interests and viewers' rights

HC asks panel to examine unblocking of Cockroach Janta Party's X handle

The Delhi High Court on Friday refused to order unblocking of satirical digital outfit Cockroach Janta Party's X account at this stage but asked a review committee under the IT Rules to examine the issue and take a decision before July 7. Hearing the matter, Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav also permitted Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke to appear virtually before the committee, and observed that if the panel is satisfied that blocking must be set aside, it is legally empowered to order unblocking of the CJP's X account. Issuing notices to the Centre and Meta-owned X on Dipke's petition against the blocking of the CJP's handle, the judge sought their responses and listed the matter for hearing on July 7. "It is directed that before the next date of hearing, let the review committee examine all such aspects. Let the decision be placed on record," the court said. Senior advocate Akhil Sibal, appearing for Dipke, submitted that the CJP account was "pure satire" and

Delhi HC dismisses GEEC plea contesting Raniganj methane block bid

The court said audit logs showed no evidence of a technical glitch in the e-bidding portal and found GEEC lacked diligence in completing the bidding process

'Around 6,500 lives shaken': Delhi Gymkhana Club staff seek job security

General Secretary of the Staff Welfare Association, Amit Acharya, said the staff's primary concern was the continuation of their employment and the uninterrupted functioning of the club

Delhi Gymkhana Club case: HC seeks Centre's response to members' pleas

The court declined interim protection against the Centre's notice asking Delhi Gymkhana Club to vacate its Safdarjung Road premises by June 5

HC sets aside stay on eviction proceedings against Delhi Race Club

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday set aside an order staying a show-cause notice issued to the Delhi Race Club in relation to its proposed eviction from the 84-acre premises in Lutyens' Delhi. A bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia allowed the Centre's appeal as it refused to uphold the single judge order passed on April 26 on a petition by the Delhi Race Club. "The instant appeal is allowed and the order dated April 24, 2026, of the single judge so far as it directs the estate officer not to proceed further with the show-cause notice is hereby set aside," the bench said. A detailed copy of the order is awaited. The Centre issued a notice to the Delhi Race Club on March 13, claiming that it was in continued unauthorised occupation of the premises and sought its peaceful possession on the grounds that the land was needed for public purpose. Subsequently, on April 17, the authorities initiated proceedings under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised ...

No forceful possession of Gymkhana Club land on June 5: SG to Delhi HC

The central government will not take forceful possession of the Delhi Gymkhana Club Land on June 5, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the Delhi High Court on Tuesday. Followings the submission, Justice Avneesh Jhingan said no interim order was required on the lawsuits by members and staff of the club against the Centre's May 22 order asking the club to hand over the premises. The top law officer submitted before Justice Jhingan that the Centre's notice to the club was to terminate the perpetual lease in favour of the club and seek re-entry. However, any proceedings for eviction from the premises will be initiated as per the law after giving due notice to the occupants, SG Mehta assured. The judge issued summons to the Centre and the club's management on the lawsuits and sought their written statements, Mehta also informed that the club's present governing body, which comprises nominees of the Centre, has already written to the authorities to raise their grievances. The Centre h

Delhi Gymkhana seeks alternate land amid takeover row over unpaid dues

The general committee overseeing Delhi Gymkhana Club on Monday urged the Centre not to disrupt the functioning of the institution, even as it emerged that three notices were sent to the club management since September last year over pending ground rent dues of around Rs 48 crore. Sources in the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry said that the last notice was sent in April, just weeks before the the eviction order issued on May 22. Some members of the club on Monday alleged that they had not been informed in advance about the unpaid dues. According to sources aware of the developments, the Land and Development Office (L&DO) had asked the club several times to deposit the pending ground rent through notices sent in September last year, March 2026 and April 2026. In April this year, the L&DO cautioned that if the dues were not cleared within a week, it would proceed with steps to reclaim the property and resume possession of the club premises. Meanwhile, in the letter to ...

Parks and recreation: Govt land should be deployed to expand green spaces

In legal terms, the government is within its rights to reclaim or cancel leases granted in perpetuity

Delhi Gymkhana Club moves HC against govt order to vacate premises

Delhi Gymkhana Club has challenged a Union government directive asking it to vacate its 27.3-acre premises in Lutyens' Delhi by June 5

Delhi HC to hear plea against govt's Gymkhana Club eviction order on May 26

Members of the Delhi Gymkhana Club on Monday moved the Delhi High Court against the Centre's order asking the club to hand over the premises to it by June 5. The matter was mentioned for urgent hearing before Justice Avneesh Jhingan by senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi. The court listed the natter for hearing on Tuesday. The Centre has asked the Gymkhana Club in Lutyens' Delhi to hand over the premises by June 5, citing that the 27.3-acre plot was required for "strengthening and securing defence infrastructure". The order, issued by the Land & Development Office (L&DO) under the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry, has stated that the premises, located in a highly sensitive and strategic area of Delhi, is critically required for the strengthening and securing of defence infrastructure and other vital public security purposes.

Delhi HC allows Vinesh Phogat to participate in Asian Games 2026 trials

Court directed that Phogat shall be permitted to participate in the selection trials, the entire process shall be video-recorded by WFI, and two independent observers shall oversee the trials

InterGlobe Aviation receives Delhi High Court relief in GST case

Delhi High Court grants interim relief to IndiGo in a Rs 458 crore GST dispute linked to compensation received from an overseas engine manufacturer